Help us create an orca sanctuary and an ocean conservation education facility in the Broughton Archipelago, Canada

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  Description

  We are a Non-Profit Organization in the process of building an Ocean Conservation and Whale Sanctuary for a Northern Resident Orca who was captured from her home waters and placed into captivity 54 Years ago. She is the only Orca in Captivity that we know where her family is located. We are off-grid on an uninhabited island in the Broughton Archipelago Located on Canada.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Bénévolat

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Bricolage et construction

  Entretien général

  Aide informatique/internet
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  Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre

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  Qu'est-ce que c'est ?
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  We are located on Namgis First Nations Territory. Here you will have a chance to learn about the history of their culture and land while learning about the health of marine mammals on our front doorstep.

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  Aide

  We are looking for a variety of skilled people for this coming spring and summer who have the integrity, motivation and inspiration to volunteer their time to help our Sanctuary's mission of creating a Whale Sanctuary for captive Orcas.
  
  The skills we are looking for are:
  
  -Carpentry skills / During June and July we will be performing a complete overhaul on our deck surrounding the lodge. This will include a lot of sanding and staining. We will need lots of help for those months!
  (We will also need a cook for those months to create some fabulous meals to keep everyone's morale and energy levels up)
  
  - We also need a small portable kayak stand built for 3x single kayaks and 1 large heavy Double Kayak.
  
  - Garden Infrastructure needs to be built (Driftwood Style.)
  
  -Driving our 20 ft Center Counsel Aluminium Boats to pick up/ Drop off workers and pick up materials from the closest town 20 minutes away.
  
  - We will be performing a land-based clean-up in May. We could use lots of hands for this mission as well.
  
  -Chopping wood for heating the woodstoves in the winter.
  
  -General Cleaning and Organizing
  
  -Monitor Solar System
  
  -Help monitor property in a proactive manner
  
  We are a self-sufficient off-grid location powered by 17 Kilowatts of solar with access to Starlink!
  
  Once you have read through the list of jobs and skills please inquire with how you think you would be an asset to the team and what skills you can share!
  
  If you feel like you have a skill that is not listed above and would be beneficial please don't hesitate to reach out!

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  Langues parlées

  Anglais: Courant

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  Hébergement

  Either single room or shared room with bathroom and shower with hot water on demand. Single or double rooms will depend on availability.
  Shared kitchen with wood stove
  Access to lodge
  Access to dock and cold water plunges in the ocean!

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  Autres infos...

  There is plenty of nature and culture to explore. You will be up close and personal with the Flora and Fauna in the Pacific Northwest while experiencing what the Spring and summer seasons have to offer.

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

  Inquire about ideas, we have Starlink internet!

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Plus de 2

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  Nombre d'heures attendues

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week